From ancient monasteries to futuristic libraries, these photos show the different ways kids learn around the world

‚Reciting the Holy Quran‘ by @azimronnie (Bangladesh) Every child in the Madrasah education institute are orphans. With the help of many people in the community, they are given the opportunity to study. (Azim Khan Ronnie:Agora)Azim Khan Ronnie/Agora Images

Agora, a free photography app, recently held the #Education2019 contest to award some of the most beautiful photos taken this year that depict learning in some form.

More than 19,513 images were submitted by photographers around the world.

The top 50 photos from this year’s contest showcase outdoor classrooms, stunning monasteries, and solitary readers.